Ptolemies
Ancient Greece
Seleucids: The Rivals of Cleopatra’s Dynasty
Cleopatra VII Philopator is one of the most famous figures of antiquity, but few people are familiar with the fascinating history of her ancestors.
The Ptolemaic Dynasty, to which she belonged, was founded by Ptolemy I Soter, one of the...
Ancient Greece
What Did Queen Cleopatra Look Like?
Given the recent controversy surrounding the depiction of Cleopatra VII Philopator as a black African woman in the Netflix documentary series Queen Cleopatra, the spotlight has again fallen on the physical appearance of this enigmatic and beguiling figure of...
Ancient Greece
The Greek Mummy Portraits Discovered in Fayoum, Egypt
In December 2022, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in Fayoum, Egypt – a monumental funerary building dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, along with several stunning Greek mummy portraits.
This is the first time in over 110 years...
Hollywood
Gal Gadot to Star as Queen Cleopatra in Upcoming Movie
Israeli actress Gal Gadot, best known for her role as Wonder Woman, is set to star as Queen Cleopatra Philopator VII in an upcoming movie to be released in theatres in 2025. Renewed discussion about the movie has been...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Library of Alexandria One of Greatest Treasures of Mankind
The ancient Library of Alexandria, built in the city that was the brainchild of Alexander the Great, was one of the greatest wonders of the world, hosting scholars who explored science, history and all other areas of knowledge before...
Greek News
Greek or Arab? Race Controversy Erupts Over White Actress Portraying Cleopatra
The internet exploded this past weekend when the beautiful Israeli action star Gal Gadot was chosen to portray the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a new movie from Paramount directed by Patty Jenkins.
Written by Greek-American screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis, the film...